Exercise 1
Listen to people talking to visitors. Write the date the visitors arrived and the date they are leaving.
ArrivedWill Leave
1. 1 14
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. _____
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1.
A: Have you been here long?
B: No, we arrived a few days ago, on the first of the month.
A: And how long are you staying?
B: We’re staying exactly two weeks. We leave on the 14th.
2.
A: When did you get here?
B: I arrived on the 4th.
A: Will you be here long?
B: Until the 13th. Not long enough, really.
3.
A: Did you just arrive?
B: I arrived on July 2nd.
A: Are you enjoying your vacation?
B: Oh, yes. But it’s too short. I leave on the 10th.
4.
A: When did you arrive?
B: We got in on the 5th.
A: How long are you staying?
B: We’re leaving on the 15th. We’re just staying ten days.
5.
A: Did you just arrive?
B: We got here on the 3rd.
A: And do you plan to stay long?
B: Yes, we’re not leaving until the end of the month.
A: The 31st?
B: That’s right.
6.
A: When did you arrive?
B: On the 6th.
A: And when are you leaving?
B: On the 16th.
Exercise 2
Task 1
Don is checking messages on his voicemail. Listen and write the date and time of each event.
|
Date |
Time |
|
|
1. dental appointment |
8/3 |
9:30 a.m. |
|
2. Cindy’s party |
__.. |
__.. |
|
3. aunt’s arrival |
__.. |
__.. |
|
4. tennis game |
__.. |
__.. |
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5. meeting with Francis |
__.. |
__.. |
|
6. trip |
__.. |
__.. |
Task 2
Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check the correct answer.
| True | False | |
| 1. The caller is confirming Don’s appointment. | ||
| 2. Sue will call Don later. | ||
| 3. Don’s aunt will call him from the hotel. | ||
| 4. Ted and Don are going to play tennis on Saturday. | ||
| 5. Francis wants to meet Don in the office. | ||
| 6. The flight leaves from the airport in New Orleans. |
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1.
This is Dr. Costello’s office. We’re calling to change your dental appointment to August 3rd at 9:30 in the morning. Thank you.
2.
Hi, Don. It’s Sue. I’m calling about Cindy’s birthday party. It’s on July 28th at 8 p.m. Are you free? I’ll call you later.
3.
Hello, Don. This is Aunt Betty. How are you, darling? Listen, I’m coming to town next month and I’d love to see you. I’m arriving on August the tenth at 11:15 in the morning. I’ll call you from the airport. Bye!
4.
Hi, Don. This is Ted. Listen, we can’t play tennis on Saturday. Are you free Sunday afternoon, July 26th, around three?
5.
Hello, Don. This is Francis. I’ll be back from trip on Tuesday, September 22nd. Let’s meet in office that Tuesday around 6 p.m., okay? Let me know.
6.
This is Star Travel. We’ve booked your flight to New Orleans for next month. You leave on August 2nd on flight 101 from Kennedy Airport at 2 p.m.
Exercise 3
Task 1
Listen to people talking about their birthdays. Have they had their birthdays yet this year? Check the correct answer.
| Yes | No | |
| 1. Ted | ||
| 2. Jill | ||
| 3. Sue | ||
| 4. Brian |
Task 2
Listen again. What activity did each person do or will each person do for his or her birthday?
Circle the correct answer.
1.Ted
a. have a party
b. study for exams
c. meet friends
2.Jill
a. go to her parents’ house
b. go on a trip by herself
c. go to New York with her parents
3.Sue
a. have a barbecue
b. go out to dinner with friends
c. stay home alone
4.Brian
a. meet friends
b. have a busy day
c. have a quiet family party
